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Written question asked by Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Labour) on Thursday, 13 February 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 February 2020. It was answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 February 2020 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Trams: Coventry

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for extending tram services from Birmingham to Coventry.

Answer

Extensions to the West Midlands Metro are for the West Midlands Combined Authority to consider and will be subject to future funding being secured. The West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, has already done significant work in improving connectivity across the West Midlands. For example, the Mayor has allocated a substantial portion of the West Midlands’ Transforming Cities Fund allocation to fund the Brierley Hill extension to the West Midlands Metro on which services are expected to commence in 2023.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1655
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Birmingham Trams Coventry
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk